From Understanding to Meaning We continue to analyze patterns in language and theme between Song of Songs and other parts of Tanakh. Two specific examples of wayward and broken relationships that are contrasted are in Hoshea chapter 2 and Mishlei/Proverbs chapter 7. We use these comparisons to explain the necessity for writing Song of Songs poetically, rather than simply saying that Hashem and the Jewish people love each other, the reason for the metaphorical language is to contrast with other prophetic metaphorical language that is used to describe the Jewish nation straying after idolatry as a form of harlotry or a debasing of their loving relationship. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/isaacson/support